Category: Films
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The shrine of Mirza Abdul Qadir Bedil Dehlawi (Bagh-e-Bedil) : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 5
In this episode, we visit the place that is believed to be the burial place of Abdul Qadir Bedil – a celebrated poet of the 17th century. Here, we get to know about the following aspects in connection with the site: Bedil – one of the most well known and revered poets of Persian language…
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Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Nooruddin Maalak Yar-e-Parran : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 4
In this episode, we visit the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Nooruddin – a Sufi saint of the Qadri Order (Qadri Silisila). The video essentially includes the following aspects associated to this place: Sheikh Nooruddin’s burial place at Bagh e Bedil, Delhi, India The Qadri Silisila – a Sufi Order Interaction between Sheikh Nooruddin and Matke Shah,…
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Sher Shah Suri Gate / Laal Darwaza : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 3
In this episode we visit Laal Darwaza, also known as Sher Shah Suri Gate, near the Old Fort in Delhi. We get to know about the following aspects of medieval India associated to this place: Sher Shah Suri’s empire starting from Bihar and Bengal till his rule inDelhi after he defeated Humayun Sher Shah as…
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Neighborhood of Old Fort : Episode 1
Ever been around the vicinity of Old Fort area ? There are so many small n big heritage sites out there.. some ruins.. some religious places.. old burial grounds hiding some artistic as well as spiritual gems within .. and so much more! Ever wondered why all these places are together situated in the vicinity…
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Upcoming Heritage Film series – Neighborhood of Old Fort
Ever been around the vicinity of Old Fort area ? There are so many small n big heritage sites out there.. some ruins.. some religious places.. old burial grounds hiding some artistic as well as spiritual gems within .. and so much more! Ever wondered why all these places are together situated in the vicinity…
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The Mutiny Memorial (Fatehgarh / Ajitgarh)
The last episode of our video series about the Landmarks of 1857 brings us to the Mutiny Memorial in Delhi. Check out this quick video to know more about how this memorial is associated to the revolt of 1857!
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Ashoka’s Pillar near Northern Ridge Delhi
One of the two Ashokan pillars in Delhi is at Northern Ridge. It stands on the road between Mutiny Memorial & Hindu Rao Hospital. Built by Ashoka during ancient times, transported to Delhi in the 14th cent by a curious king & then interpreted by the Orientalists. Here’s a video which talks about this pillar…
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Hindu Rao Hospital and the Revolt of 1857!
Not many are aware about how the Hindu Rao Hospital (Delhi) is associated to the Revolt of 1857!! This building was once the bungalow of a “White Mughal” William Fraser.. and has witnessed a lot of action during the days of the sepoy mutiny. This quick video throws some more light on this aspect. Happy Exploring 🙂
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Pir Ghaib
A 14th century astronomical observatory.. a seer who vanished.. the revolt of 1857 .. and how the legend of PIR GHAIB connects these dots in the story of India! All this and more in this episode. Cheers 🙂
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